Crisis? What Crisis? Phone call after phone call, text after text, I am compelled to write a blog post in response to the impact of the COVID19 virus on the world of philanthropy. As a professional fundraising consultant, I’m drawn to thinking about philanthropy at large in order to deduce solutions to the situation. National…

Clubhouse Chat Recap: Capital Campaign Readiness for Nonprofits Our weekly Wednesday 9am MT/11am ET Clubhouse chats are full of robust conversation about topics within nonprofit fundraising. As always, please feel free to add and reflect on your learnings and experiences! Here’s some key takeaways from our chat about how to know when you’re ready for a…

Clubhouse Chat Recap: Nonprofit Feasibility Studies Our weekly Wednesday 9am MT / 11am ET Clubhouse chats are a space for deep conversations on nonprofit strategy and fundraising. This week, we explored the importance of nonprofit feasibility studies—how they can shape campaign direction, test donor readiness, and build early stakeholder trust. If you’re heading into a capital…

Clubhouse Chat Recap: Prospect Research for Nonprofits Our weekly Wednesday 9am MT / 11am ET Clubhouse chats are full of robust conversations about key topics in nonprofit fundraising. As always, we invite you to reflect on your experiences and share your takeaways! This week’s discussion focused on prospect research for nonprofits—how mission-driven organizations can better…

Key Takeaways from Our Recent Clubhouse Discussion on Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies Our weekly Wednesday 9am MT/11am ET Clubhouse chats are full of robust conversation around nonprofit fundraising. As always, feel free to share your reflections and experiences! This week, we dove into post-capital campaign strategy—exploring what comes next after completing a major campaign (or navigating a…

Our weekly Wednesday 9am MT/11am ET Clubhouse chats are full of robust conversation about topics within nonprofit fundraising. As always, please feel free to share your reflections and experiences! This week, we explored change management in nonprofits—specifically, how to leave the “old normal” behind and embrace new trends that help organizations adapt, evolve, and thrive in…

Increase Communications: Email Template Responses to COVID-19 These are unprecedented and confusing times. In the past week, nonprofit leadership and advisors have emphasized the importance of showing empathy, increasing communications, leveraging technology, and continuing forward with fundraising plans. A wonderful post about principles for fundraising during the time of the Coronavirus by CCS is linked here. One…

There is an art and science to fundraising. Knowing what to say and how to say it is not an easy task for anyone doing a fundraising event. In this brief but insightful video, Lindsay Simonds breaks down the fundraising fundamental five of making the ask. Lindsay’s great tips will bring you the clarity and…

As fundraisers, we must always keep relationships front-of-mind. One of the most effective tools is asking high-value donor questions (HVQs) —thoughtful, intentional prompts that go beyond surface-level conversation. Generic questions can overwhelm your prospects with irrelevant information and quickly fizzle their enthusiasm. No one wants a boring interview! High-value donor questions HVQs spark authentic, engaging conversations. By understanding your donor’s…